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Post by algardunraven on Nov 20, 2013 2:36:39 GMT
I got some Hirst arts doors, barrels, chests and other stuff and was wondering what was the best way to paint them. Should they be primed first? After painting should a clear coat be applied? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Post by DMScotty on Nov 20, 2013 2:52:45 GMT
I would just prime them with black spray and then paint them up with craft paints. I don't use clear coat on my objects.
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Post by algardunraven on Nov 20, 2013 3:28:58 GMT
Thanks Scotty. You Da Man!
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Post by dmbrad on Nov 20, 2013 10:36:53 GMT
A friend of mine is into Hirst Arts stuff, he seals his with a water based brush on matte polyurethane. The result gives the objects a smoother feel which I really like.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2013 12:34:12 GMT
Yeah, they are plaster, so will suck up moisture, meaning you will need to spray or resin prime them before you paint, or you will go through loads of paint as it soaks in.. using very dense, strong plaster types recommended for Hirst molds helps, but its still like painting on chalk.
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Post by skunkape on Nov 20, 2013 18:17:21 GMT
I use Merlin's Magic (a dental plaster), when I mold Hirst Arts stuff, then base coat it with either spray or house paint and so far, have never had any problems with it soaking up my craft paint!
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Post by algardunraven on Nov 21, 2013 5:17:56 GMT
I used the basic 99 cent flat black spray paint from Lowes for the base coat. I will let you know how it goes from there when I get some time to paint them. Thanks for the input guys.
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Post by adamantinedragon on Nov 25, 2013 4:03:45 GMT
I generally use a black or dark gray primer, then use acrylic craft paints to paint them, and then use a spray on matte sealant to protect the paint. Plaster tends to chip fairly easily so the more protection you have, the better.
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